“Unmasking the Elite: Discover the Unique Tactics That Define the NBA’s Top Defensive Mavericks!”
Ellis’ greatest asset as a defender is his knack for generating steals. He sits in the 96th percentile league wide in steal rate.
People have a complicated relationship with steals. Back in the day, voters would basically only take into account a player’s SPG average when filling out the guard section of their All-Defensive ballot (Alvin Robertson benefited a great deal). In recent years, though, individuals have pushed back on the statistic’s value, citing steal merchants as reckless gamblers who sacrifice the integrity of their team defense to chase foolish glory.
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